Who You Are Becoming With the Articles You Are Writing Every Day

The by-product of your little actions as a writer

What informed my decision to write was my struggles in life and searching for answers. After discovering the answers, I decided to teach others because I realized that most people suffer because of their lack of knowledge.

Your reason for writing might be different. But, whether your intentions are genuine or not, you’re doing something extraordinary that you have no idea about with the articles you’re writing.

Most people have taken their lives to the next level because they discovered this secret.

So, what’s this secret? Is it a secret at all? Why is it a secret?

Alright, stop asking. Here’s the answer; The secret is that you’re writing a book with the articles you’re writing. Although, it might not have appeared to you up until now. But, I have put it before you.

Do you disagree with me? Ok. I will explain it.

This is what your articles are turning you into

What do you think made those we consider great writers? How do you think they became who they are? What do you think made them successful?

The answer is simple. It’s writing. The writing of essays is what has made these writers successful. But, you see, like every beginner in any field, the by-product of your actions lead you to be something more significant later.

And as a writer, these articles you’re writing gradually make you become an author.

Perhaps, you haven’t thought about it, but it’s the truth. I’ve read books that the authors of these books did nothing but compile the articles they’ve written.

It’s not because I’ve seen it; that’s why I’m saying it. The authors say it themselves, which makes me think — if I can write articles, I can become an author whether I know it or not. And that’s what you’re becoming—an author, although you may not see it.

Do you know why I believe it? Because if you can write a single post, then write another and another, what shows you can’t write a book? I bet you understand what I’m trying to point to you. And whether you deliberately decide to write a book or not, you can still become an author because you can compile all those write-ups into books and get them published. After all, it falls within a niche— self-improvement, finance and marketing, health and fitness, etc., and that’s what your little daily action of writing articles is making you.

What makes one an author

As we call someone a musician because they make music and someone an actor because they act, what makes one an author is writing.

You may not consider yourself an author because perhaps you haven’t published a book or put out there something journalistic.

But, whether you believe it to be true or not, you’re an author.

As far as you publish articles, write educational pieces, or inform people about things through writing, you’re an author. If you disagree with me, I understand.

Because often it’s only people who have published books that we consider authors. But, as far as I’m concerned, you’re also an author, and you must see yourself as such, not only when you have published a book alone.

You can become a published author, too.

“Find a subject you care about and which you in your heart feel others should care about. It is this genuine caring, not your games with language, which will be the most compelling and seductive element in your style.” — Stephen King

What does it take to write a book? Writing, right?

How does one become a published author? Also, through writing.

So, if the answer to the above questions is writing, why can’t you, too, become an author. You can because you’re writing every day. Although, your idea for writing may not be to write a book right away. But you can become an author.

The only thing that hasn’t made it possible is your lack of decision to pursue this course. But, if you can decide right now, you will write and publish a book.

I haven’t written for long and wouldn’t have thought I could write a book. But, it occurred to me the minute I started writing that if I could write an article and someone could find it worthy, I could write a book.

So, as I’m talking with you, I’ve started work on my first book.

Now, is the process easy, especially as a first-timer? No! But can I do it if I keep on? Again, yes! This means whether it’s manageable or daunting, it is possible as much as I believe I can do it. And that’s the spirit you must carry with you to make it possible.

Steps to become an author

• Study — The idea of writing and even becoming an author never occurred, although I possessed the potential. It only happened when I made personal development a part of me. From the discoveries I made from reading books, I realized I have to write because I saw what I was dealing with in my life that took me on the journey; many people are dealing with the same and needed educating. And that’s how I developed the habit of writing, and I’m working on a book now. It would help if you did not forget to study other authors in the same genre as you want and get familiar with how they go about what they write.
• Create an information bank — The best way to get the best out of studying something is to take notes for further revision. And you being a writer, it’s essential for you than the ordinary person. The reason is that, in going around your work to writing a book or working on an educational assignment, you might need information or stories to buttress your point. The way to do it is through the notes or the information you gather from your research.
• Write — As a painter, paints, and an actor, acts, your job as an author will always be to write. You must be writing in the morning, afternoon, evening, and even the night. Because that’s who you are. That’s what you do, and you must do it all the time. If you say you are a writer but don’t write, then; who are you? So, you have to write, write and write.
• Network with others — To become successful in every field requires you to be in touch with people already doing what you intend to do to succeed. In the publishing world, too, it’s no different. So, as you work hard to become an author, you want to get connected with industry players, familiarise yourself with them, and seek knowledge on how to do things. There are many people out there who will be willing to help. But not until you have made an effort to be close with them. And it’s all possible when you network with them.

Final thoughts

Those little actions you take every day writing articles that you don’t think about are actually making you something more prominent, which is an author. You may not know it because perhaps you haven’t thought about it. But, whether you are aware of it or not, this is who you are becoming.

Therefore, as a reminder, I am letting you know to get you to put in the needed effort to make it happen because you are an author, and you must be an author. Keep writing.

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